Sources: Following verified news, Tottenham decides to move Tosin Adarabioyo.

Tosin Adarabioyo, a defender for Fulham, is not at the top of Tottenham’s list as they look to add center backs in January, sources tell Football Insider.

Ange Postecoglou, the manager of Spurs, has stated that finding a new defender is a “priority” and that his team will be looking in the new year.

Along with Ligue 1 team Monaco, the Lilywhites attempted to recruit Adarabioyo during the most recent summer transfer window, but no deal materialized before the deadline of September 1.

The Fulham star is reportedly not among the top targets on Postecoglou and his recruitment team’s shortlist, which is reportedly being compiled in advance of January 1.

Adarabioyo may talk about a pre-contract deal with overseas clubs in a matter of days, and he only has six months left on his Craven Cottage contract.

Due to injuries, the 26-year-old missed much of the 2023–24 season. However, he is back to full fitness and has started the last three Premier League games.

Adarabioyo, a former star of Manchester City, made 29 appearances in all competitions last season and scored one goal.

The center back’s contract had a one-year extension option that Fulham triggered back in January, however the end of the 2023–24 season will mark his departure from the team.

He has made 113 appearances for the west London team since joining them in October 2020.

Tottenham led the group early in the season and currently sits fifth in the Premier League.

Spurs’ progress has been impeded by injuries to players such as Micky van de Ven and James Maddison since Postecoglou took over in the off-season.

Adarabioyo and Fulham are ranked eleventh in the standings following a run of excellent form.

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Manager confirms Tottenham trio is back and available for selection

Giovani Lo Celso, Brennan Johnson, and Ashley Phillips are back and eligible for selection, according to Ange Postecoglou, giving Tottenham a boost ahead of their match against Everton.

Following the Newcastle match, Lo Celso sustained an injury that prevented him from playing against Nottingham Forest.

Brennan Johnson, meanwhile, was substituted out of the game in the first half after suffering a serious head injury against his old team. Fortunately, it was only a cut on his forehead and he will be back for the game this coming Saturday.

Ashley Phillips, a youthful defender that Spurs acquired from Blackburn in the summer, sustained an injury in November while playing for the England U18s abroad.

Speaking prior to the Everton match, Ange Postecoglou affirmed that all three players will be available for selection this next weekend.

In reference to the most recent team news, he stated (via Football London):

“Gio has returned. He’s alright. Except for the boys who are suspended, nobody from last week will be absent tomorrow. Gio has been trained for the past few days and is available; everyone else is well. Ashley Phillips is accessible as well.

Ange will benefit from Phillips’ return as he doesn’t currently have many choices for center defense. Without Micky van de Ven, the young defender might get a chance to play with the starting squad.

While Ange may use Kulusevski as an offensive weapon if necessary thanks to Lo Celso’s comeback. The Swede has been excellent since starting at number 10 in the last two games. However, Lo Celso has pleased Ange in the offensive midfield role in Maddison’s absence, and his presence also strengthens the team.